About
A volcanic wonderland with a glowing crater lake, perfect for a unique hike.
Why go
- See a crater lake that glows pink or red
- The earth feels alive with volcanic steam
- Hike through vibrant azaleas or autumn leaves
Must try
- Hike to the crater lake (Oike)
- See the pink azaleas in late may/june
- See the red autumn leaves in october
Pro tips
- Take the kyushu odan bus from beppu or yufuin
- Allow 5-6 hours for the round trip hike
- Wear hiking boots for rocky terrain
- Check the weather before you go
- Use a map app, trail markers are few
Good to know
- Summit can be crowded during peak fall colors
- Some trails are narrow with overhanging branches
- Slippery black soil paths
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Rating
4.7 / 5 (167 reviews)